School Age Teacher

The Learning Experience; Montgomery Village (MD); On-site; USD 23,419 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Full-time schedule

Professional development

Employee childcare discount

Opportunities for career growth

Supportive leadership team

Job summary

The Learning Experience – Gaithersburg is seeking a dedicated School Age Teacher to support our before- and after-school program. The role focuses on creating a safe, engaging environment that balances homework support, enrichment activities, and active play for elementary-aged children.

You will help children continue learning after school, foster confidence and independence, and build positive social relationships with peers and families.

Qualifications

• Must meet Maryland Office of Child Care qualifications for a School Age Teacher.
• Experience with school-age children in childcare, camp, school, or after-school program preferred.
• CPR and First Aid certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and engage school-age children in a safe, structured environment.
• Plan and lead age-appropriate enrichment activities, games, STEM projects, arts and crafts, and outdoor play.
• Assist children with homework and encourage independent learning habits.
• Build positive relationships with children, families, and fellow educators.
• Ensure accurate attendance and maintain teacher-to-child ratios.
• Help maintain a clean, organized, welcoming classroom environment.
• Follow Maryland OCC licensing regulations and center policies.
• Collaborate with center leadership to provide a high-quality program for families.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Classroom management

Education

Maryland OCC qualifications for School Age Teacher

Job description

Benefits:

• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule

School Age Teacher

Location: The Learning Experience – Gaithersburg, MD

Pay: $17–$20 per hour

Schedule: Full-Time, Monday–Friday

School Age Teacher – Before & After School Program

The Learning Experience – Gaithersburg is seeking an energetic and dependable School Age Teacher to support our growing before- and after-school program. This role is ideal for educators who enjoy working with elementary-aged children by creating a safe, engaging environment that balances homework support, enrichment activities, and active play.

As a School Age Teacher, you'll help children continue learning beyond the school day while fostering confidence, independence, and positive social relationships.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and engage school-age children in a safe, structured environment
• Plan and lead age-appropriate enrichment activities, games, STEM projects, arts and crafts, and outdoor play
• Assist children with homework and encourage independent learning habits
• Build positive relationships with children, families, and fellow educators
• Ensure accurate attendance and maintain appropriate teacher-to-child ratios
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming classroom environment
• Follow all Maryland Office of Child Care (OCC) licensing regulations and center policies
• Collaborate with center leadership to provide a high-quality program for families

Qualifications

• Must meet Maryland Office of Child Care qualifications for a School Age Teacher
• Previous experience working with school-age children in a childcare, camp, school, or after-school program preferred
• Strong communication, leadership, and classroom management skills
• Positive, dependable, and team-oriented attitude
• CPR and First Aid certification preferred

What We Offer

• Competitive pay of $17–$20 per hour
• Full-time Monday–Friday schedule
• Professional development and ongoing training
• Employee childcare discount
• Supportive leadership team
• Opportunities for career growth within The Learning Experience

Join The Learning Experience – Gaithersburg and help create a fun, engaging environment where school-age children continue to learn, build friendships, and thrive before and after the school day.